Parallel approximation of distance maps
    21.
    发明授权
    Parallel approximation of distance maps 有权
    距离图的平行近似

    公开(公告)号:US08982142B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US13746008

    申请日:2013-01-21

    Abstract: Method for parallel approximation of distance maps on a discrete representation of a manifold, the method comprising: for at least one Euclidean grid applied on the discrete representation of a manifold, iterating over rows of the Euclidean grid in a first direction, and for each row currently visited during the iterating in the first direction, calculating a distance value for each single cell of the currently visited row in parallel, wherein the calculating is carried out according to a predefined approximation rule, using a distance value calculated for each one of respective cells of a row visited immediately before the currently visited row, wherein the cells of the row visited before the currently visited row are adjacent to the single cell in the Euclidean grid.

    Abstract translation: 用于在歧管的离散表示上的距离图的并行逼近的方法,所述方法包括:对于应用于歧管的离散表示上的至少一个欧几里德网格,在第一方向上迭代欧几里得网格的行,并且对于每行 在第一方向的迭代期间当前访问的,并行计算当前访问行的每个单个单元的距离值,其中,使用针对各个单元中的每个单元计算出的距离值,根据预定义的近似规则来执行计算 在当前访问行之前访问的一行中,其中在当前访问行之前访问的行的单元与欧几里德网格中的单个单元相邻。

    OPTICAL NETWORK UNIT, OPTICAL ACCESS NETWORK AND A METHOD FOR EXCHANGING INFORMATION
    25.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL NETWORK UNIT, OPTICAL ACCESS NETWORK AND A METHOD FOR EXCHANGING INFORMATION 有权
    光网络单元,光接入网和交换信息的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140270769A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US14207676

    申请日:2014-03-13

    CPC classification number: H04J14/06 H04J14/0282

    Abstract: A method for exchanging information with an Optical Network Unit (ONU), the method comprising: receiving, by the ONU, downstream signals that comprise a pilot signal and downstream information signals; wherein the downstream information signals embed first polarization modulated information and second polarization modulated information; wherein the pilot signal is received at a pilot frequency slot and the downstream information signals are received at a downstream information frequency slot that differs from the pilot frequency slot; splitting the downstream signals to first, second, third and fourth sets of signals; wherein the splitting comprises performing a polarization based splitting to provide first and second intermediate sets of signals; wherein the first and second sets of signals originate from the first intermediate set of signals and the third and fourth sets of signals originate from the second intermediate set of signals; generating a fifth set of signals by providing the second and fourth sets of signals to a polarization changing circuit, wherein a polarization direction of the fifth set of signals differs from a polarization direction of the first and second intermediate sets of signals; generating first, second and third sets of detection signals, in response to the first, third and fifth sets of signals; and reconstructing the first polarization modulated information and the second polarization modulated information in response to the first, second and third sets of detection signals.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于与光网络单元(ONU)交换信息的方法,所述方法包括:由ONU接收包括导频信号和下行信息信号的下行信号; 其中下游信息信号嵌入第一偏振调制信息和第二偏振调制信息; 其中在导频时隙处接收导频信号,并且在与导频时隙不同的下行信息频率时隙处接收下行信息信号; 将下行信号分解为第一,第二,第三和第四组信号; 其中所述分割包括执行基于偏振的分割以提供第一和第二中间信号集合; 其中所述第一和第二组信号源自所述第一中间信号集合,并且所述第三和第四组信号源自所述第二中间信号集合; 通过将第二和第四组信号提供给偏振改变电路来产生第五组信号,其中第五组信号的偏振方向与第一和第二中间信号组的偏振方向不同; 响应于所述第一,第三和第五组信号产生第一,第二和第三组检测信号; 以及响应于所述第一,第二和第三组检测信号重构所述第一偏振调制信息和所述第二偏振调制信息。

    Imaging systems and methods for recovering object visibility
    26.
    发明授权
    Imaging systems and methods for recovering object visibility 有权
    用于恢复对象可见性的成像系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08836810B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13693385

    申请日:2012-12-04

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23232 G06T5/007 G06T5/50 G06T2207/30232

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for imaging in scattering media such as fog, water and biological tissues. Normally, such images suffer from poor visibility due to backscattering and signal attenuation. At least two images are taken of the scene using active widefield polarized illumination, with different states of a camera-mounted polarizer. The degree of polarization of backscatter is estimated in every point of the scene, leading to an estimation of the backscatter in every point of the scene. A portion or all of the value of backscatter can be deducted in each point of the scene resulting in an enhanced image with improved contrast and brightness range across the field of view.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于在诸如雾,水和生物组织的散射介质中成像的系统和方法。 通常,由于后向散射和信号衰减,这些图像的可见性差。 使用有源宽带偏振照明拍摄场景中至少两幅图像,具有相机安装式偏振器的不同状态。 在场景的每个点估计反向散射的偏振度,导致对场景的每个点的反向散射的估计。 背景散射值的一部分或全部可以在场景的每个点被扣除,从而产生具有改善的整个视场对比度和亮度范围的增强图像。

    COHERENT AND SELF-COHERENT SIGNAL PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
    28.
    发明申请
    COHERENT AND SELF-COHERENT SIGNAL PROCESSING TECHNIQUES 有权
    相关和自相关信号处理技术

    公开(公告)号:US20140219666A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US14005302

    申请日:2012-03-01

    Abstract: A receiver and a multi-symbol-differential-detection (MSDD) module, the MSDD may include an input node for receiving an input signal having a noisy phase; a summation and rotation unit; and an output unit; wherein the output unit is arranged to output an output signal and a normalized output signal; wherein the output signal represents the input signal but has a reconstructed phase; wherein the summation and rotation unit is arranged to receive the input signal and the output signal and to provide a reference signal that reflects a weighted sum of phase rotated and delayed previously received input signals; wherein the output unit comprises a phase difference calculator, a slicer, a delay unit and a normalizer; wherein the phase difference calculator is arranged to generate a difference signal indicative of a phase difference between the reference signal and the input signal; wherein the slicer and the delay unit are arranged to generate the output signal by slicing the difference signal to provide a sliced signal and by delaying the sliced signal; and wherein the normalizer is arranged to normalize the output signal to provide the normalized output signal.

    Abstract translation: 一种接收机和多符号差分检测(MSDD)模块,MSDD可以包括用于接收具有噪声相位的输入信号的输入节点; 总和和旋转单元; 和输出单元; 其中所述输出单元被布置成输出输出信号和归一化输出信号; 其中所述输出信号表示所述输入信号,但具有重构相位; 其中所述求和和旋转单元被布置为接收所述输入信号和所述输出信号,并且提供反映相位旋转和延迟的先前接收的输入信号的加权和的参考信号; 其中所述输出单元包括相位差计算器,限幅器,延迟单元和归一化器; 其中所述相位差计算器被配置为产生指示所述参考信号和所述输入信号之间的相位差的差信号; 其中所述限幅器和所述延迟单元被布置成通过对所述差分信号进行限幅来产生所述输出信号以提供分片信号并通过延迟所述分片信号; 并且其中所述归一化器被布置成使输出信号归一化以提供归一化的输出信号。

    Inflatable balloon device and applications
    29.
    发明授权
    Inflatable balloon device and applications 有权
    充气气球装置及应用

    公开(公告)号:US08790246B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-29

    申请号:US13872114

    申请日:2013-04-28

    Abstract: A self-propelled device for locomotion through a lumen, comprising a set of serially arranged inflatable chambers, and incorporating a number of novel aspects. To enable easy insertion and use, the rigidity of the device is increased by means of rigid inserts in the balloons, or by use of stiff springs between segments. The working channel can be attached to the distal chamber of the device, such that it is pulled from the leading end of the device during inflation, rather than being pulled from the trailing end of the device during deflation. Lumen wall inspection or treatment facilities are enabled by means of a camera or treatment arm mounted between two distally positioned balloons, the device is able to provide observation capabilities to the lumen wall, yet without becoming excessively dirty by exposure to the front end of the device, as in prior art camera units.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过内腔运动的自推进装置,包括一组串联布置的可充气室,并且结合了许多新颖的方面。 为了易于插入和使用,通过气球中的刚性插入件或通过在段之间使用刚性弹簧来增加装置的刚性。 工作通道可以附接到装置的远端腔室,从而在充气期间从工具的前端拉出工作通道,而不是在放气期间从装置的后端拉出。 腔壁检查或治疗设施通过安装在两个远端定位的气球之间的相机或治疗臂来实现,该装置能够向管腔壁提供观察能力,而不会因暴露于装置的前端而变得过分脏 ,如在现有技术的相机单元中。

    Propulsion system and method using a combustion chamber discharging a concentrated mass
    30.
    发明授权
    Propulsion system and method using a combustion chamber discharging a concentrated mass 有权
    推进系统和方法使用燃烧室排出浓缩物质

    公开(公告)号:US08789795B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-29

    申请号:US12716483

    申请日:2010-03-03

    Abstract: A propulsion system and method are described configured to exert a force upon a vehicle. The system includes a concentrated mass which may be discharged from the vehicle by a propellant typically via an ejection tube. The system is optimized so that the discharged concentrated-mass imparts a large impulse upon the vehicle. The system and method may be used to alter the momentum of vehicles for propulsion, attitude correction, vehicle separation and the like.

    Abstract translation: 描述了构造成对车辆施加力的推进系统和方法。 该系统包括可以通过推进剂从车辆排出的集中质量,通常通过喷射管。 该系统被优化,使得排放的浓缩物质在车辆上施加大的冲击。 该系统和方法可用于改变用于推进,姿态校正,车辆分离等的车辆的动量。

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